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Valenzuela City Council

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Valenzuela City Council

Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela
9th Valenzuela City Council
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Term limits
3 terms (9 years)
Leadership
Presiding Officer
Structure
Seats12 councilors
2 ex officio members
1 presiding officer
Political groups
  •   Nationalist People's Coalition (11)
  •   Lakas–CMD (1)
  •   Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (1)
  •   Nonpartisan (2)
Length of term
3 years
AuthorityValenzuela City Charter[1]
Local Government Code of the Philippines
Elections
Plurality-at-large voting (12 seats)
Indirect elections (2 seats)
Last election
May 9, 2022
Next election
May 12, 2025
Meeting place
Legislative Building, Valenzuela City Hall
Website
https://valenzuela.gov.ph/sanggunian

The Valenzuela City Council (Filipino: Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Valenzuela) is the local legislature of the city of Valenzuela, Philippines. It is composed of 12 councilors elected from the city's two councilor districts (coextensive with the Legislative districts of Valenzuela) and two councilors elected from the ranks of barangay (neighborhood) chairmen and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK; youth councils). The presiding officer of the council is the Vice Mayor, who is elected citywide.

The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under Valenzuela's jurisdiction.[1] The city mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds supermajority.

Powers, duties and functions

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The Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160), which establishes the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the city's legislative body, contains the following requirements:[2]

  • Pass legislation;
  • Consent to resolutions;
  • Adequate funding for the city's and its residents' general wellbeing; and
  • Make sure the city is exercising its corporate rights in accordance with Section 22 of the Local Government Code.

Additionally, the Sangguniang Panlungsod is given responsibility for the following tasks and activities:[2]

  • approve the resolutions and ordinances required for an effective and efficient city government;
  • Generate and maximize the utilization of funds and resources for the city's development plans, program goals, and top priorities as specified in Section 18 of the Local Government Code of 1991, paying special attention to expansion and improvement in the entire metropolis and agro-industrial development;
  • Pass laws awarding franchises and permitting the issuance of permits or licenses, subject to the guidelines in Book II of the Local Government Code of 1991, but with conditions and goals intended to advance the welfare of the city's residents;
  • Control activities pertaining to the use of land, buildings, and structures inside the city to advance the welfare of its populace as a whole;
  • Approve ordinances that would guarantee the effective and efficient provision of the fundamental facilities and services as specified in Section 17 of the Local Government Code; and
  • Use any additional powers and carry out any additional tasks or obligations outlined in a law or ordinance.

Membership

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Each of Valenzuela's two councilor districts elects six councilors to the council. In plurality-at-large voting, a voter may vote up to six candidates, with the candidates having the six highest number of votes being elected. In addition, the barangay chairmen and the SK chairmen throughout the city elect amongst themselves their representatives to the council. Hence, there are 14 councilors.

City council elections are synchronized with other elections in the country. Elections are held every first Monday of May every third year since 2001 for 12 seats, while the ex officio seats are elected irregularly, but always proceeding a barangay election.

Current members

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9th Valenzuela City Council (2022–2025)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Lorena C. Natividad-Borja
Councilors Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino First district
Ramon L. Encarnacion First district
Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez First district
Cristina Marie M. Feliciano-Tan First district
Joseph William D. Lee First district
Walter Magnum D. Dela Cruz First district
Gerald Cloyd Alexis DV. Galang Second district
Niña Sheila B. Lopez Second district
Roselle C. Sabino-Sy Second district
Louie P. Nolasco Second district
Christoffer Joseph M. Pineda Second district
Chiqui Marie N. Carreon Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Mario B. San Andres (Canumay West)
SK President Jairus Jeofri P. Esplana (Malinta)

Former councils

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8th City Council (2019-2022)

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8th Valenzuela City Council (2019–2022)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Lorena C. Natividad-Borja
Councilors Walter Magnum D. Dela Cruz First district
Ramon L. Encarnacion First district
Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez First district
Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano First district
Joseph William D. Lee First district
Jennifer P. Pingree First district
Chiqui Marie N. Carreon Second district
Kimberly Ann D. Galang-Tiangco Second district
Niña Sheila B. Lopez Second district
Louie P. Nolasco Second district
Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad Second district
Kristian Rome T. Sy Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Bienvenido T. Bartolome Jr. (Bisig)
SK President Exequiel D.J. Serrano (Coloong)

7th City Council (2016-2019)

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7th Valenzuela City Council (2016–2019)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Lorena C. Natividad-Borja
Councilors Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino First district
Ramon L. Encarnacion First district
Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez First district
Antonio R. Espiritu First district
Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano First district
Jennifer P. Pingree First district
Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco Second district
Kimberly Ann D. Galang Second district
Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo Second district
Lailanie P. Nolasco Second district
Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad Second district
Kristian Rome T. Sy Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Fernando Francisco (Mapulang Lupa, 2016–2018)
Joseph William D. Lee (Mabolo, 2018–2019)
SK President Janine Alexandra R. Carlos (Marulas, 2016–2018)
Chiqui Marie N. Carreon (Mapulang Lupa, 2018–2019)

6th City Council (2013-2016)

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6th Valenzuela City Council (2013–2016)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Eric M. Martinez
Councilors Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino First district
Corazon A. Cortez First district
Jennifer P. Pingree-Esplana First district
Antonio R. Espiritu First district
Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano First district
Marcelino G. Morelos First district
Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco Second district
Kimberly Ann D. Galang Second district
Lorena C. Natividad-Borja Second district
Lailanie P. Nolasco Second district
Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad Second district
Kristian Rome T. Sy Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Ramon L. Encarnacion (Dalandanan)
SK President Cristina Marie M. Feliciano (Arkong Bato, 2013)

5th City Council (2010-2013)

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5th Valenzuela City Council (2010–2013)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Eric M. Martinez
Councilors Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino First district
Corazon A. Cortez First district
Jennifer P. Pingree-Esplana First district
Antonio R. Espiritu First district
Rovin Andrew M. Feliciano First district
Marcelino G. Morelos First district
Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco Second district
Kimberly Ann D. Galang Second district
Lorena C. Natividad-Borja Second district
Lailanie P. Nolasco Second district
Crissha Charee M. Pineda-Soledad Second district
Kristian Rome T. Sy Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Ramon L. Encarnacion (Dalandanan)
SK President Cristina Marie M. Feliciano (Arkong Bato, 2013)

4th City Council (2007-2010)

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4th Valenzuela City Council (2007–2010)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Eric M. Martinez
Councilors Corazon A. Cortez First district
Ritche D. Cuadra First district
Gerald A. Esplana First district
Marcelino G. Morelos First district
Katherine C. Pineda-Hernandez First district
Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. First district
Adrian C. Dapat Second district
Kate Abigael D. Galang-Coseteng Second district
Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco Second district
Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo Second district
Fernando D.G. Padrinao Second district
Shalani Carla S. Soledad Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Alvin S. Feliciano (Arkong Bato)
SK President Ricmar C. Enriquez (Pasolo)

3rd City Council (2004-2007)

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3rd Valenzuela City Council (2004–2007)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Antonio R. Espiritu
Councilors Elizabeth A. Chongco First district
Ritche D. Cuadra First district
Gerald A. Esplana First district
Marcelino G. Morelos First district
Katherine C. Pineda-Hernandez First district
Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. First district
Rosalie S. Esteban-Cayco Second district
Kate Abigael D. Galang-Coseteng Second district
Eric M. Martinez Second district
Lorena C. Natividad Second district
Fernando D.G. Padrinao Second district
Shalani Carla S. Soledad Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Edilberto M. Lozada (Palasan)
SK President Meilene T. Dizor (Rincon)

2nd City Council (2001-2004)

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2nd Valenzuela City Council (2001–2004)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Antonio R. Espiritu
Councilors Romeo P. Bularan First district
Elizabeth A. Chongco First district
Corazon A. Cortez First district
Reynaldo S. Cuadra First district
Marcelino G. Morelos First district
Ignacio G. Santiago Jr. First district
Rosalie S. Esteban Second district
Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo Second district
Lorena C. Natividad Second district
Eric M. Martinez Second district
Pablo D. Marcelo Second district
Carlitos B. Tiquia Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Edilberto M. Lozada (Palasan)
SK President Meilene T. Dizor (Rincon)

1st City Council (1998-2001)

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1st Valenzuela City Council (1998–2001)
Position Name District
Presiding Officer Ernesto P. De Guzman
Councilors Romeo P. Bularan First district
Corazon A. Cortez First district
Reynaldo S. Cuadra First district
Antonio M. Dalag First district
Antonio M. Espiritu First district
Edilberto M. Lozada First district
Erlinda S. Dela Cruz Second district
Pablo D. Marcelo Second district
Ma. Cecilia V. Mayo Second district
Lorena C. Natividad Second district
Fernando D.G. Padrinao Second district
Isidro S. Valenzuela Second district
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Roberto B. Darilag (Balangkas)
SK President Ritche D. Cuadra (Mabolo)

References

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  1. ^ a b "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8526, February 14, 1998: AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENZUELA INTO A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF VALENZUELA".
  2. ^ a b "Republic Act No. 7160". Official Gazette (Philippines). Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2023. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.